Sunbeam Microwave Oven SMW978 User Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL  
SUNBEAM  
Microwave Oven  
SMW978  
1.READ these instructions carefully before installing and operating the  
oven.  
Keep them for further reference.  
2.Record in the space below the SERIAL NO. found on the nameplate on  
your oven and retain this information for future reference.  
SERIAL NO.:  
 
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
When using electrical appliances, basic  
5. Use this appliance only for its intended  
use as described in this manual. Do not  
use corrosive chemicals or vapors in  
this appliance. This type of oven is  
specifically designed to heat, cook or  
dry food. It is not designed for industrial  
or laboratory use.  
safety precautions should be followed,  
including the following:  
WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns,  
electric shock, fire, injury to persons or  
exposure to excessive microwave energy:  
1. Read all instructions before using the  
appliance.  
6. As with any appliance, close  
supervision is necessary when used by  
children.  
2. Read and follow the specific  
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE  
EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE  
ENERGY” on page 1.  
7. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven  
cavity:  
3. Select a level surface that provides  
enough open space for the intake  
and/or outlet vents. A minimum  
clearance of 3 inches is required  
between the oven and any adjacent  
wall. One side must be open. Leave a  
minimum clearance of 3 inches above  
the oven. Do not cover or block any  
openings on the appliance. Do not  
remove feet from the bottom of the  
oven. This appliance must be  
a. Do not overcook food. Carefully  
attend appliance if paper, plastic or  
other combustible materials are  
placed inside the oven to facilitate  
cooking.  
b. Remove wire twist-ties from paper or  
plastic bags before placing bag in  
oven.  
c. If materials inside the oven should  
ignite, keep oven door closed,  
turn  
grounded. Connected only to properly  
grounded outlet. See “GROUNDING  
INSTRUCTIONS ” on page 3.  
oven off, and disconnect the  
power cord or shut off power at  
the fuse or circuit breaker panel.  
d. Do not use the cavity for storage  
purposes. Do not leave paper  
products, cooking utensils or food in  
the cavity when not in use.  
4. Some products such as whole eggs  
and sealed containers, for example,  
closed glass jars may explode and  
should not be heated in this oven.  
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pool, and the like.  
15. Do not operate this appliance if it has a  
8. Microwave heating of beverage can  
result in delayed eruptive boiling,  
therefore care has to be taken when  
handle the container.  
damaged cord or a plug, if it is not  
working properly or if it has been  
damaged or dropped.  
16. Do not immerse cord or plug in water.  
Keep cord away from heated surface.  
Do not let cord hang over edge of table  
or counter.  
9. Do not deep fry food in the microwave.  
It is difficult to control the fat which  
could cause a fire hazard.  
10. Pierce foods with heavy skins such as  
potatoes, whole squash, apples and  
chestnuts before cooking.  
17. Use only thermometers which are  
specifically designed for use in  
microwave ovens.  
11. The contents of feeding bottles and  
baby jars should be stirred or shaken  
and the temperature should be  
checked  
18. Do not operate any heating or cooking  
appliance beneath this appliance.  
19. Be certain the glass tray and roller ring  
are in place when you operate the  
oven.  
before serving in order to avoid burns.  
12. Cooking utensils may become hot  
because of heat transferred from the  
heated food. Potholders may be  
needed to handle the utensil.  
20. WARNING: It is hazardous for anyone  
other than a trained person to carry out  
any service or repair operation which  
involves the removal of any cover  
which  
13. Do not cover or block any openings on  
the appliance.  
gives protection against exposure to  
microwave energy. If there is any  
damage, do not operate the oven and  
contact your dealer or Sunbeam  
authorized servicer.  
14. Do not store or use this appliance  
outdoors. Do not use this product near  
water, for example, near a kitchen sink,  
in a wet basement, or near a swimming  
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS  
This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding  
reduces risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current.  
WARNING: Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock.  
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Electrical Requirements  
The electrical requirements are a 120 volt 60 Hz, AC only, 20 amp. It is recommended that  
a separate circuit serving only the oven be provided. The oven is equipped with a 3-prong  
grounding plug. It must be plugged into a wall receptacle that is properly installed and  
grounded.  
Extension Cord  
If it is necessary to use an extension cord, use only a 3-wire extension cord that has a 3  
blade grounding plug and a 3-slot receptacle that will accept the plug on the microwave  
oven. The marked rating of the extension cord shall be equal to or greater than the  
electrical rating of the appliance.  
Notes: 1. If you have any questions about the grounding or electrical instructions, consult  
a qualified electrician or service person.  
2. Neither Sunbeam nor the dealer can accept any liability for damage to the oven  
or personal injury resulting from failure to observe the electrical connection  
procedures.  
Radio or TV Interference  
Should there be any interference caused by the microwave oven to your radio or TV, check  
that the microwave oven is on a different circuit, relocated the radio or TV as far away from  
the oven as feasible or check position and signal of receiving antenna.  
UTENSILS GUIDE  
This section lists which utensils can be used in the microwave, which ones have limited  
use for short periods, and which ones should not be used in the microwave.  
Recommended  
·Microwave browning dish Use to brown the exterior of small items such as steaks,  
chops, or pancakes. Follow the directions provided with your browning dish.  
·Microwaveable plastic wrap Use to retain steam. Leave a small opening for some  
steam to escape and avoid placing it directly on the food.  
·Paper towels and napkins Use for short-term heating and covering; these absorb  
excess moisture and prevent spattering. Do not use recycled paper towels, which may  
contain metal and could ignite.  
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·Glass and glass-ceramic bowls and dishes Use for heating or cooking.  
·Paper plates and cups Use for short-term heating at low temperatures. Do not use  
recycled paper, which may contain metal and could ignite.  
·Wax paper Use as a cover to prevent spattering.  
·Thermometers Use only those labeled “Microwave Safe” and follow all directions.  
Check the food in several places. Conventional thermometers may be used on  
microwave food once the food has been removed from the oven.  
Limited Use  
· Aluminum foil Use narrow strips of foil to prevent overcooking of exposed areas.  
Using too much foil can damage your oven, so be careful. Please keep a minimum  
distance of 1 inch (2.54cm) between aluminum foil and cavity.  
·Ceramic, porcelain, and stoneware Use these if they are labeled “Microwave Safe”.  
If they are not labeled, test them to make sure they can be used safely.  
·Plastic Use only if labeled “Microwave Safe”. Other plastics can melt.  
·Straw, wicker, and wood Use only for short-term heating, such as warming dinner  
rolls for a few seconds; baskets and bowls may be flammable.  
Not Recommended  
·Glass jars and bottles Regular glass is too thin to be used in a microwave. It can  
shatter and cause damage and injury.  
·Paper bags These are a fire hazard, except for popcorn bags that are designed for  
microwave use.  
·Styrofoam plates and cups These can melt and leave an unhealthy residue on food.  
·Plastic storage and food containers Containers such as margarine tubs can melt in  
the microwave.  
·Metal utensils These can damage your oven. Remove all metal before cooking.  
Note: Should you wish to check if a dish is safe for microwaving, place the empty dish in  
the oven and microwave on HIGH for 30 seconds. A dish which becomes very hot  
should not be used.  
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COOKING TECHNIQUES  
Your microwave makes cooking easier than conventional cooking, provided you keep  
these considerations in mind:  
Stirring  
Turning  
Stir foods such as casseroles and  
vegetables while cooking to distribute heat  
evenly. Food at the outside of the dish  
absorbs more energy and heats more  
quickly, so stir from the outside to the  
center. The oven will turn off when you  
open the door to stir your food.  
Arrangement  
Turn foods over midway through cooking  
to  
expose all parts to microwave energy. This  
is especially important with large foods  
such as roasts.  
Standing  
Foods cooked in the microwave build up  
internal heat and continue to cook for a  
few  
Arrange unevenly shaped foods, such as  
chicken pieces or chops, with the thicker,  
meatier parts toward the outside of the  
turntable where they receive more  
minutes after heating stops. Let foods  
stand to complete cooking, especially  
foods such as cakes and whole vegetables.  
Roasts need this time to complete cooking  
in the center without overcooking the outer  
areas. All liquids, such as soup or hot  
chocolate, should be shaken or stirred  
when cooking is complete. Let liquids  
stand  
microwave  
energy.  
To  
prevent  
overcooking,  
place delicate areas, such as asparagus  
tips, toward the center of the turntable.  
Shielding  
Shield food with narrow strips of aluminum  
foil to prevent overcooking. Areas that  
need shielding include poultry wing-tips,  
the ends of poultry legs, and corners of  
square baking dishes. Use only small  
amounts of aluminum foil. Larger amounts  
can damage your oven.  
a moment before serving. When heating  
baby food, stir well at removal and test the  
temperature before serving.  
Adding moisture  
Microwave energy is attracted to water  
molecules. Food that is uneven in moisture  
content should be covered or allowed to  
stand so that the heat disperse evenly. Add  
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a small amount of water to dry food to help  
it cook.  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE  
If the oven fails to operate:  
A) Check to ensure that the oven is  
plugged in securely. If it is not, remove the  
plug from the outlet, wait 10 seconds and  
plug it in again securely.  
C) Check to ensure that the control panel  
is programmed correctly and the timer is  
set.  
C) Check to ensure that the door is  
securely closed engaging the door safety  
lock system. Otherwise, the microwave  
energy will not flow into the oven.  
B) Check for a blown circuit fuse or a  
tripped main circuit breaker. If these  
seem to be operating properly, test the  
outlet with another appliance.  
IF NONE OF THE ABOVE RECTIFY THE SITUATION, THEN CONTACT A QUALIFIED  
TECHNICIAN. DO NOT TRY TO ADJUST OR REPAIR THE OVEN YOURSELF.  
SPECIFICATIONS  
Power Consumption:  
Output:  
120V~60Hz, 1450W  
1000W  
Operation Frequency:  
Outside Dimensions(H×W×D):  
Oven Cavity Dimensions(H×W×D):  
Oven Capacity:  
2450MHz  
12×20 11/16×17 7/8 in.  
8 5/8×13 3/4×14 in.  
1.0cu.ft  
Cooking Uniformity:  
Net Weight:  
Turntable System (Φ12 3/8” )  
Approx. 39.4lbs.  
PART NAMES  
Door Safety Lock  
Oven Window  
Oven Air Vent  
 
Shaft  
Roller Ring  
Glass Tray  
Control Panel  
CONTROL PANEL  
(Also see following pages for more detail.)  
DISPLAY  
Cooking time, power, indicators and  
present time are displayed.  
BAKED POTATO  
POPCORN  
BEVERAGE  
FROZEN DINNER  
PIZZA  
REHEAT  
Allows you to reheat or cook food  
automatically without entering power level  
or time.  
POWER  
Use to set power level.  
TIMER  
You can use the TIMER function  
independently, even while a cooking  
program is going on in the oven.  
COOK  
Cook at one power level for a period of  
time, then the oven automatically switch to  
another power level for the rest of cooking  
 
time.  
stand  
times by cycling on and off.  
NUMBER PADS(0-9)  
Touch to set times or amounts.  
CLOCK  
COOK BY WEIGHT  
Touch to enter weight of meat accurately.  
The oven automatically sets the cooking  
time and power level.  
Touch to set the clock.  
DEFROST BY WEIGHT  
Touch to set the weight of the food to be  
defrosted; the oven automatically sets the  
defrosting time and power level.  
SPEED DEFROST  
RESET  
Clears all previous settings if touched  
before cooking starts.  
START/STOP  
Touch to set defrosting time; the oven  
automatically divides the defrosting time  
into periods of alternating defrost and  
Touch to start or stop cooking.  
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS  
prefer  
BEEPS DURING OVEN SETTINGS  
ONE BEEP: Oven accepts the entry.  
TWO BEEPS: Oven does not accept the  
entry, check and try again.  
to not have the clock displayed, touch  
RESET pad. You can check the clock  
time while cooking is in progress by  
touching the CLOCK pad.  
SETTING THE CLOCK  
1. Touch CLOCK pad.  
SETTING THE OVEN TIMER  
1. Touch TIMER pad.  
2. Use the number pads to enter the  
correct time. You must touch at least  
three numbers to set the clock(one for  
hour and two for minutes).  
3. Touch CLOCK pad again.  
NOTE:  
2. Enter the amount of time you want to  
count down by touching the  
number pads. Digit time is in minutes  
and seconds and set left to right. Set  
one digit (a 5 for 5 seconds) or up to  
four digits (2405 for 24 minutes, 5  
seconds).  
This is a 12 hour clock. When the oven  
is  
first plugged in or when power resumes  
after a power interruption, the display  
will  
3. Touch START/STOP pad.  
NOTE:  
·Time countdown can be seen in  
display for 3 seconds before clock or  
show ENTER CLOCK TIME, if you  
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cooking time is returned to display.  
·Touch TIMER and then touch RESET  
to cancel TIMER during timing  
process.  
Cooking”.  
DO NOT TOUCH START/STOP PAD.  
2. SET STAGE 2:  
Touch COOK pad then enter proper  
cooking time and (lower) power level.  
(Most 2-stage recipes use lower  
power  
SETTING COOKING TIMES AND  
POWER LEVELS  
A. One-stage Cooking  
for second stage.)  
1. Use the number pads to set a cooking  
time. You can set a cooking time from  
one seconds to 99 minutes and 99  
seconds. If you are setting a time greater  
than one minute, you must enter  
numbers for both minutes and seconds.  
For example, to set 20 minutes, enter  
2,0,0,0.  
3. Touch START/STOP pad.  
NOTE:  
After stage 1 time has elapsed, one  
beep sounds, signaling the beginning  
of  
stage 2. After total time has elapsed, 4  
beeps sound and END appears in  
display. Touch RESET pad or open oven  
door to clear END before starting  
another cooking function.  
2. If you want to set a power level other  
than 100% power, touch POWER, then  
use the number pads to enter the power  
level. You can set the power level  
from 1 to 9.  
SETTING “SPEED DEFROST”  
1. Touch SPEED DEFROST pad.  
2. Enter desired defrosting time by  
touching correct number pads. Digital  
timer sets minutes and seconds from  
left to right so a single digit can be set  
(5 for 5 seconds ) or up to 4 digits  
(2405 for 24 minutes 5 seconds).  
3. Touch START/STOP pad.  
3. Touch START/STOP to start cooking.  
USE THESE SINGLE DIGIT TO  
REPRESENT POWER LEVELS  
Number pad  
% of Power  
90%  
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
80%  
70%  
60%  
50%  
40%  
30%  
20%  
10%  
NOTE:  
·After time has elapsed four beeps  
sound and END appears in display.  
Touch RESET pad or open door to  
clear END before starting another  
cooking function.  
B. Two-stage Cooking  
Some recipes require different stages of  
cooking at different temperatures.  
1. SET STAGE 1:  
·After setting SPEED DEFROST, oven  
Follow steps 1 and 2 in “One-stage  
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can be programmed to automatically  
switch to one or two-Stage cooking.  
A. For speed defrost and one stage  
cooking, follow steps above. Before  
touching START/STOP pad, touch  
COOK pad, enter time and power  
level. Then touch START/STOP pad.  
B. For speed defrost and two stage  
cooking, follow steps above. Before  
touching START/STOP pad, enter  
two-stage cooking programs.  
of a pound to ounces using the  
following chart.  
CONVERTING FRACTIONS  
OF A POUND TO OUNCES  
FRACTIONS  
OF A POUND  
OUNCES  
Less than .03  
.03 to .09  
.10 to .15  
.16 to .21  
.22 to .27  
.28 to .34  
.35 to .40  
.41 to .46  
.47 to .53  
.54 to 59  
.60 to .65  
.66 to .71  
.72 to .78  
.79 to .84  
.85 to .90  
.91 to .97  
above .97  
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
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SETTING “COOK BY WEIGHT”  
1. Touch COOK BY WEIGHT pad.  
2. Enter the one-digit code by touching  
the correct number pad.  
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
3. Enter weight.  
go to next even  
4. Touch START/STOP PAD.  
NOTE:  
·Turn meat over when oven beep twice.  
Touch START/STOP to resume cooking.  
·After total cooking time, 4 beeps sound  
and END appears in display. Touch  
RESET or open oven door to clear  
END before starting another cooking  
function. Let meat stand few minutes  
before carving.  
·Your microwave oven makes cooking  
easy. You set the type and weight of  
food, and the oven automatically sets  
the  
cooking time and power level.  
“COOK BY WEIGHT ” CODE  
DESCRIPTIONS  
CODE  
TYPE  
Beef  
MAX WEIGHT  
5 lb. 16 oz.  
5 lb. 16 oz.  
5 lb. 14 oz.  
1
2
3
SETTING “DEFROST BY WEIGHT”  
1. Touch DEFROST BY WEIGHT pad.  
2. Enter weight.  
Mutton  
Pork  
·Meat must be defrosted and at  
refrigerated temperature.  
3. Touch START/STOP pad.  
NOTE:  
·Weight must be in pounds and ounces.  
Ounce weights less than 10 must be  
preceded by a 0. If label gives weight  
in pounds only, change the fraction  
·Weight must be in pounds and ounces.  
Ounce weights less than 10 must be  
preceded by a 0. If label gives weight  
in pounds only, change the fraction  
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of a pound to ounces using the chart on  
this page.  
for 3 seconds, LOCK indicator goes off.  
·Turn food over when oven beep twice.  
Touch START/STOP pad to resume  
defrosting.  
·After total defrosting time, 4 beeps  
sound and END appears in display.  
Touch RESET or open oven door to  
clear  
TO STOP THE OVEN WHILE THE OVEN  
IS OPERATING  
1. Touch START/STOP pad.  
·You can restart the oven by touching  
START/STOP pad.  
END before starting another cooking  
function.  
·Touch RESET to erase all instructions.  
2. Open the door.  
·You can restart the oven by closing the  
door and touching START/STOP pad.  
NOTE:  
SETTING “SAFETY LOCK”  
The safety lock prevents unsupervised  
operation by little children.  
To set, press and hold RESET pad for 3  
seconds, LOCK indicator lights.  
To cancel, press and hold RESET pad  
·Oven stops operating when door is  
opened.  
ABOUT “ QUICK COOK ” SETTINGS  
“QUICK COOK” allows you to cook or  
reheat food automatically without entering  
power level or time. When setting “quick  
cook”, check visual guide on pad for  
correct  
signifies one touch of the pad. The large  
size can be set by touching the picture pad  
twice. Two dots(··) below the picture of  
large size food signifies two touches of the  
pad.  
setting. Three “quick cook” settings allow  
you to cook several amounts of the same  
food. These include the “FROZEN  
SETTING “POPCORN”  
1. Touch POPCORN pad.  
"CODE" and cooking time will be  
displayed.  
DINNER”, “BAKED POTATO” and  
“BEVERAGE”. After you touch these pads,  
ENTER AMT appears In the display.  
In each “quick cook” category, smaller size  
food is set by touching pad once. One dot  
(·) below picture of smaller-size food  
POPCORN automatically sets the  
cooking time for a 3 to 3 1/2 oz. bag of  
microwave popcorn.  
2. Touch START/STOP pad.  
NOTE:  
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·To reset POPCORN time: Tap  
2. Touch START/STOP pad.  
POPCORN pad twice. ENTER TIME  
appears in display. Touch number pads  
to enter minutes and seconds. Touch  
START/STOP pad. This new cooking  
time will remain whenever you touch the  
POPCORN pad until you reset it.  
SETTING “ BEVERAGE ”  
For 5 to 7 oz. coffee cups:  
1. Touch BEVERAGE pad once.  
2. Enter number of cups by touching  
number pads from 1 to 4. "CODE" and  
cooking time are seen on screen.  
3. Touch START/STOP pad.  
SETTING “ BAKED POTATO”  
For 4 to 6 oz. potatoes:  
1. Touch POTATO pad once.  
For the larger 10 to 12 oz. coffee mugs:  
1. Tap BEVERAGE pad twice.  
2. Enter number of potatoes by touching  
number pads from 1 to 4. "CODE" and  
cooking time for small-medium  
potatoes will be displayed.  
2. Enter number of mugs by touching  
number pads from 1 to 4. "CODE" and  
cooking time will be displayed.  
3. Touch START/STOP pad.  
3. Touch START/STOP pad.  
For the large 8 to 10 oz. potatoes:  
1. Tap POTATO pad twice.  
SETTING “FROZEN DINNER”  
Microwaving one or two small (7-9 oz.)  
frozen dinner:  
2. Enter number of potatoes by touching  
number pads from 1 to 4. "CODE"  
and cooking time for large potatoes is  
shown on the digital display.  
1. Touch FROZEN DINNER pad once.  
2. For 1 entree, just touch  
START/STOP. For 2 entrees, touch  
the  
3. Touch START/STOP pad.  
number pad “2”. "CODE" and cooking  
time are displayed on screen.  
3. Touch START/STOP pad.  
SETTING “PIZZA”  
Reheating a slice (or two thin ones) of  
leftover pizza:  
1. Touch PIZZA pad once. "CODE" and  
cooking time are displayed.  
2. Touch START/STOP pad.  
Microwaving one large (10-12 oz.) frozen  
dinner :  
1. Tap FROZEN DINNER pad twice.  
2. For 1 entree, just touch  
START/STOP. For 2 entrees, touch  
the  
Heating a whole frozen pizza:  
1. Tap PIZZA pad twice. "CODE" and  
cooking time are displayed.  
number pad “2”. "CODE" and cooking  
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time are displayed.  
2. Touch START/STOP pad.  
NOTE:  
3. Touch START/STOP pad.  
This setting lets you reheat a dinner  
plate of chilled leftovers with good  
results.  
SETTING “ REHEAT”  
1. Touch REHEAT pad. "CODE" and  
cooking time are displayed.  
CLEANING AND CARE  
1. Turn off the oven and remove the power  
plug from the wall socket before  
cleaning.  
the outside of the oven door, wipe with a  
soft cloth. This may occur when the  
microwave oven is operated under high  
humidity conditions, this is normal.  
7. It is occasionally necessary to remove  
the glass tray for cleaning. Wash the tray  
in warm sudsy water or in a dishwasher.  
8. The roller ring and oven floor should be  
cleaned regularly to avoid excessive  
noise. Simply wipe the bottom surface  
of the oven with mild detergent. The  
roller ring may be washed in mild sudsy  
water or dishwasher. When removing  
the roller ring from cavity floor for  
cleaning, be sure to replace in the  
proper position.  
2. Keep the inside of the oven clean.  
When  
food splatters or spilled liquids adhere  
to oven walls, wipe with a damp cloth.  
Mild detergent may be used if the oven  
gets very dirty. Avoid the use of spray  
and other harsh cleaners as they may  
stain, streak or dull the door surface.  
3. The outside surfaces should be cleaned  
with a damp cloth. To prevent damage  
to the operating parts inside the oven,  
water should not be allowed to seep  
into the ventilation openings.  
4. Wipe the window on both sides with a  
damp cloth to remove any spills or  
spatters.  
9. Remove odors from your oven by  
combining a cup of water with the juice  
and skin of one lemon in a deep  
microwaveable bowl, microwave for 5  
minutes. Wipe thoroughly and dry with  
a soft cloth.  
5. Do not allow the control panel to  
become wet. Clean with a soft, damp  
cloth. When cleaning the control panel,  
leave oven door open to prevent oven  
from accidentally turning on.  
10. When it becomes necessary to  
replace  
6. If steam accumulates inside or around  
the oven light, please consult a dealer  
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to have it replaced.  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
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